Illuminating answers to environmental questions.

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• Green Your Notes! Is taking notes on a notepad or an iPad more environmentally responsible?
  Brian Palmer Sept. 6, 2011
  
• Two Wheels vs. Four How far do I have to ride my bike to pay back its carbon footprint?
  Brian Palmer Aug. 9, 2011
  
• Obama's Environmental Report Card Is America greener than it was four years ago?
  Brian Palmer July 12, 2011
  
• The Green Lantern on Green Lantern Is it more eco-friendly to see movies in a theater or on DVD?
  Brian Palmer June 14, 2011
  
• Are Tornadoes Environmental Disasters? Not compared to hurricanes.
  Brian Palmer May 23, 2011
  
• Global Cooling Is central air conditioning more efficient than window units?
  Brian Palmer May 3, 2011
  
• How Green Is My Wintergreen? Assessing the environmental impact of chewing gum.
  Brian Palmer April 18, 2011
  
• High on Environmentalism Can hemp clothing save the planet?
  Brian Palmer April 12, 2011
  
• The Elephant in the Room How can you tell if a zoo takes good care of its animals?
  Brian Palmer April 5, 2011
  
• Vinho Verde Is organic wine really better for the environment?
  Brian Palmer March 22, 2011
  
• Wear Green, Drink Greenly The eco-guide to responsible drinking.
  Brendan I. Koerner March 16, 2011
  
• So Many Species, So Little Money Which endangered species should I save?
  Brian Palmer March 15, 2011
  
• Ethanol, Nitrogen, MTBE, Lead Are gasoline additives getting any better for the environment?
  Brian Palmer March 8, 2011
  
• Styrofoam-ing at the Mouth Why Republicans' polystyrene cups trump reusable mugs. 
  Jacob Leibenluft March 7, 2011
  
• Disoriented in the Dairy Aisle Should I buy milk in glass, plastic, or cardboard containers?
  Brian Palmer March 1, 2011
  
• Go West, Garbage Can! Are we running out of room for our garbage?
  Brian Palmer Feb. 15, 2011
  
• He Loves Earth, He Loves Earth Not Are fake flowers better for the planet than fresh ones?
  Brian Palmer Feb. 8, 2011
  
• The Best Investment Under the Sun? Should I get a solar water heater? Or solar electric panels?
  Brian Palmer Feb. 1, 2011
  
• Reproduce, Recycle, Reuse Are secondhand car seats safe? And other eco-riddles for expecting parents.
  Brian Palmer Jan. 18, 2011
  
• A Glass of Seawater. Hold the Salt. How eco-friendly is desalination?
  Brian Palmer Jan. 11, 2011
  
• Will The Gulf Ever Be Oil-Free? No. But bacteria ate most of BP's spilled oil months ago.
  Brian Palmer Jan. 4, 2011